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PSEi returns to 6,400 on stronger factory data

THE PHILIPPINE Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rebounded on Tuesday, climbing back above the 6,400 level as investors took cues from stronger factory data and a steady

2026/02/03

Palace says blacklisting of 16 contractors in flood mess underway

THE PHILIPPINE government has started blacklisting 16 contractors linked to anomalous flood control and infrastructure projects, the Palace said on Tuesday, while

2026/02/03

Tourism department seeks broader foreign tourist markets

THE DEPARTMENT of Tourism (DoT) said that it is seeking to broaden the country’s visitor base, reducing reliance on its key Asian markets and strengthening foreign

2026/02/03

‘No work, no pay’ eyed for Congress

A BILL seeking to impose a “no work, no pay” scheme for absentee lawmakers was filed at the House of Representatives last week. Filed on Jan. 27, House Bill No.

2026/02/03

AFP mobilization center rises in Pangasinan

URDANETA CITY, Pangasinan — Pangasinan has been designated as the first province in the Philippines to host an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) mobilization

2026/02/03

Agri trade deficit narrows 26.9% in December

THE DEFICIT in the agricultural goods trade narrowed 26.9% in December to $668.35 million, according to preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority

2026/02/03

UK confident Philippines will emerge from reforms with improved business environment

BRITISH FIRMS see the Philippine market as a major opportunity when it emerges from a round of reforms designed to make improve the business environment, the British

2026/02/03

High fuel prices cutting down fisherfolk operating hours

A FISHERFOLK association said rising fuel prices have forced municipal fisherfolk to reduce their operating hours. Following a fifth consecutive week of fuel price

2026/02/03

IFC to advise PHL on cargo port, classroom PPPs

THE International Finance Corp. (IFC) will provide transaction advisory support to the Philippines on two public‑private partnership (PPP) initiatives — a cargo

2026/02/03

Senate bill wants workers earning under P500,000 to be exempt from income tax

A BILL seeking to exempt workers earning less than P500,000 from income tax has been filed in the Senate. Senate Bill No. 1685, filed by Senator Jose P. Ejercito

2026/02/03